Special Projects Attendant

Summary: The Special Projects Attendant position is mainly responsible for keeping the park grounds free of various trash and debris, vandalism, and dead animals, as well as taking on any other special projects that may be assigned.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Other duties may be assigned

• Removal of all large, unusual litter, which includes tree branches, tires, dead animals, furniture, car parts and any other unwanted debris that is left on park grounds.
• Cleaning and maintenance of all shelters, and event spaces ahead of rented events.
• Pressure washing of surfaces, playgrounds, benches, and any other areas as needed to remove gum, vandalism, and other unwanted substances.
• Cleaning and maintenance of Dog Park, including pressure washing surfaces, cleaning hair out of the gutters, refilling dog poop bags, and any other routine tasks. 
• Cleaning and maintenance of Special Projects equipment and vehicles.
• Cleaning out of drains and catch basins, as needed and ahead of inclement weather. 
• Assists with the use of larger machinery such as tractors,front-end loaders, and skid steers for large debris removals, spreading rock, and other projects. 
• Fixing, removal, and replacement of signage around the park. 
• Assists other teams within the department with simple jobs such as tree spotting for the Arborist, trench digging for the Irrigation Specialist, transportation of plants or materials for the Horticulture team, etc.
• Assists other teams outside the department with special tasks such as putting up lights for CITO or putting out barricades, etc.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

High School diploma or GED.

A valid Louisiana driver’s license.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be required to occasionally move from one worksite to another, communicate with others to exchange information, operate motor vehicles or heavy equipment, and constantly assess the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned. The employee will occasionally be required to perform repetitive motions with the wrists, hands, and/or fingers and to operate machinery or power tools. 

The employee may occasionally be required to climb ladders and stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, stand, walk, push, pull, grasp, talk, or hear. Specific vision abilities: This job requires the employee to have the visual acuity to operate motor vehicles or heavy equipment, including close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception , and the ability to adjust focus. The physical demands will require the employee to occasionally lift or move objects of up to 50 lbs in all directions.

The ability to speak and hear is required. The employee must be able to exchange ideas by means of the spoken word, in which they must convey detailed instructions to others to exchange information and assess the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned. The employee must have the ability to hear sounds at a normal speaking level with or without correction, including the ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and to make fine discrimination in sound.

The employee must be able to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, evenings, and holidays.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed frequently to inside environments and outside weather conditions, including occasional wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals or gases, tight or confined spaces, poor ventilation; extreme cold; extreme heat; risk of electrical shock; explosives and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud but can range from low to high intensity. Frequent exposure to blood-borne pathogens and/or unsanitary conditions. Constant contact with co-workers. Respectful and courteous behavior toward park guests is required.

Sustainability Goals:

City Park employees must strive to decrease our environmental footprint by continually seeking ways to reduce waste and energy usage, care for natural Park habitat and wildlife, and to serve as models to our patrons to do the same through education and example.

November 1, 2025 – October 31, 2026

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance available
• $50k Life Insurance Policy paid by the Employer
• Short-term disability Insurance paid by the Employer
• 403(b) Retirement Plan - Employer matches up to 6%, no waiting period
• Flexible Spending Account (limited)
• Employee Assistance Program - confidential support for life challenges
• Paid Time Off program
• Two Floating Holidays and 15 Paid Holidays a year
• Unique Park discounts on food, merchandise and select events
• Complimentary tickets to Celebration in the Oaks
• One family Carousel Gardens Amusement Park Pass and one Friends of City Park Family Membership
• Pet insurance is available